Kabul welcomes back National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'
The image became a symbol of Afghanistan`s suffering during the 1980s Soviet occupation and U.S.-backed mujahadeen insurgency against it.
Nov 09, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
Taliban launches major assault on Afghan city of Kunduz
The Taliban launched an assault on Kunduz, which was the scene of intense fighting on Monday, one year after the Islamist militia briefly took over the northern Afghan city following a lightning offensive.
Oct 03, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Afghanistan seeks aid to rebuild nation at Brussels talks
Afghanistan`s president will meet world powers at a major conference in Brussels next week in a bid to secure financial aid from the international community up to 2020 to rebuild the war-ravaged nation.
Oct 02, 2016, 07:16 AM IST
Afghanistan inks peace deal with warlord `butcher of Kabul`
Afghanistan on Thursday signed a peace agreement with notorious warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, paving the way for him to make a political comeback despite a history of war crimes and after years in hiding.
Sep 22, 2016, 19:49 PM IST
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani calls up PM Narendra Modi, condemns Uri attack
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and "strongly condemned" Sunday`s cross-border terror attack in Uri and conveyed his country`s solidarity with India in the fight against terror.
Sep 20, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
India offers $1 bn in fresh aid to Afghanistan
India offered Afghanistan a fresh $1 billion in economic assistance after their leaders met in New Delhi on Wednesday to strengthen already close ties between the neighbours.
Sep 14, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
Making distinction between good and bad terrorism is short sighted: Ashraf Ghani
Ghani added that terrorism is not a passing threat and is not a one-two year phenomenon.
Sep 14, 2016, 19:01 PM IST
PM Modi meets Afghan President Ghani
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Afghan President Ashraf Ghani here on Wednesday after the latter`s arrival here earlier in the day on his second official visit to India.
Sep 14, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Have not stopped Afghan traders to move goods to India through Wagah border: Pakistan
Pakistan has said it has not stopped Afghan traders to move their goods to India through Wagah border crossing, days after Afghanistan President warned to stop transit facility to Central Asia for Pakistani traders.
Sep 11, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
Afghanistan President arrives on a two day visit on Sept 14
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will be arriving here on September 14 on a two day visit to hold "close consultations" on key issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which India is likely to accede to Kabul's demand for increased military assistance.
Sep 10, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
PM inaugurates Stor Palace, says Indians will always be with Afghanistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the 1.25 billion people will "always" stand with the neighbouring country in ensuring peace and prosperity as he jointly inaugurated through video conferencing the restored Stor Palace in Kabul with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Aug 22, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
WATCH: At Stor Palace inauguration, PM Narendra Modi hails India's historic ties with Afghanistan
PM Modi, while speaking at the inauguration of the restored Stor Palace in Afghanistan via video conferencing, said that the ties between the two states will
only strengthen and grow deeper in the days to come.
Indian aid worker Judith D'Souza rescued from captors in Afghanistan returns home
Judith D'Souza, an Indian aid worker who was abducted in Kabul last month by suspected militants, has been rescued and returned here on Saturday.
Jul 23, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
No plans to revive peace talks with Taliban: Afghan official
Ashraf Ghani has accused Pakistan of harbouring Taliban leaders - an accusation that Islamabad denies.
Jul 14, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
U.S Defense Secretary pays unannounced visit to Kabul
U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday where he will meet President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah alongwith senior U.S military commanders.
Jul 12, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Pentagon chief Carter lands in Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Afghanistan Tuesday for talks with President Ashraf Ghani, days after the United States and NATO pledged to keep thousands of troops in the troubled country.
Jul 12, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Expedite efforts for release of kidnapped Indian: PM Modi to Afghan President Ghani
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and requested him to expedite efforts to secure the release of an Indian woman kidnapped by suspected militants from Kabul two weeks back.
Jun 24, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
2 Indians among 25 killed in Afghan blasts, confirms MEA; ISIS, Taliban stake claim
Both the Islamic State terrorist group and the Taliban claimed responsibility for the bloodbath.
Jun 20, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Afghan lawmakers approve defence, intelligence chiefs ahead of NATO summit
The risky situation in Afghanistan has forced US President Barack Obama to consider altering plans to halve the 9,800-strong US force in the country by the start of next year.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 'Friendship Dam', says India will stand by Afghanistan despite all odds
PM Narendra Modi hailed the people of Afghanistan for denouncing terrorism.
Jun 04, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
